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WorldIndian-origin men jailed for 28 years over deaths of mother and daughter in Leeds
Hardeep Bhachu was sentenced to 12 years and Jasskamal Riyat to 16 years after their dangerous driving led to the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and her four-year-old daughter.
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WorldIsrael elections: Historic voter turnout recorded as Netanyahu faces tough fight
A staggering voter turnout of 66.7% was recorded by 6 pm, the highest in Israel's recorded history.
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WorldHow ‘Lula’s Army’, a WhatsApp channel with 10mn followers, helped Brazil’s President win election
From coordinating social media campaigns to mobilising supporters on the streets, a WhatsApp channel led by Brazilian lawmaker André Janones emerged as a major force in Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s remarkable electoral comeback against right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro.
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WorldChinese brands drop Mbappé over alleged ‘dictator’ remark
Dongpeng, Mengniu and Milkground ended their agreements with the French football star after a video appearing to show him referring to a Chinese dictator circulated online.
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WorldNorth Korean artillery deployment fuels concern along South Korean border
Three self-propelled howitzers have been seen with their barrels pointed south near the Demilitarized Zone, amid escalating tensions between the two Koreas.
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WorldTrump renews call to rename Atlantic Ocean ‘American Ocean’
The US president says he wants to rename an ocean and a river, after ordering the Gulf of Mexico and Lake Ontario to be renamed.
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WorldUN commission accuses Israel of war crimes, says genocidal acts continue in Gaza
The commission reported a sharp rise in West Bank airstrike deaths since October 2023 and alleged that Israeli forces continue to inflict serious harm on Palestinian civilians, including children.
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WorldCanada- US trade talks intensify, Mark Carney says deal depends on Washington's stance
The interaction and comments were made in the context of a progressing deal between the US and Canada regarding the tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.
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WorldExplosions heard in Kyiv after Russian strike kills one, injures 10
The Monday evening strike hit an educational institution, residential buildings, a metro station and medical facilities, while traffic on the Southern Bridge was suspended after damage.
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WorldIran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye agree to continue regional security talks
The Tehran meeting brought together senior officials from the four countries, as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for regional unity and stability.
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WorldIndia calls for UN Security Council reforms, says veto must not serve narrow political interests
India’s UN envoy Parvathaneni Harish called for negotiations covering membership, regional representation and working methods, insisting that all permanent members of an expanded Council must enjoy equal rights.
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WorldNetanyahu urges Likud vote as Israel faces post-October 7 election test
The Israeli prime minister faces opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot, with polls pointing to a divided Knesset and uncertainty over the next government.
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WorldHundreds gather for anti-racism rally after deadly shooting in Paris suburb
The shooting killed 26-year-old athlete Pengo Bossio Wangi and injured five others, including a 12-year-old girl, as authorities opened a terrorism investigation.
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WorldJapanese firms offer compensation as cyberattacks expose security gaps
GMO Internet Group will compensate affected customers and pay 5,000 yen to all users as Japan prepares emergency measures against rising cyber threats.
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WorldJordan launches Syria strikes after deadly church attack in Karak
The air raids follow an attack that killed nine people and wounded more than two dozen, with three suspects arrested in Jordan.
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WorldFrance pledges new university admissions platform in 2028 amid student protests
Students are also demanding smaller classes, more teachers and school renovations, as demonstrations over education funding and rising living costs continue across France.
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WorldTrump calls Brazil election ‘rigged’ without providing evidence
The US president questions Lula's victory and the vote-counting process, as financial markets tumble and Brazilians express mixed reactions.
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WorldUS court rejects Trump bid to block California ballots as Washington faces scrutiny
The Justice Department is seeking to set aside ballots from more than 400 suspected noncitizen voters in Washington, while a federal appeals court has rejected a similar demand in California.
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WorldRubio to host G20 Foreign Ministers’ meet in Atlanta on October 30-31
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is scheduled to attend the Meeting.
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WorldChris Brown avoids prison over 2023 London nightclub assault
The Grammy-winning singer received an eight-month sentence suspended for a year after pleading guilty to affray over an attack on music producer Abraham Diaw.